Data Analyst

Bring data to life for better decisions and shape a modern data platform for a connected, insight-led Council

Are you a skilled data professional who wants to do more than build reports? Banyule City Council is looking for a Data Analyst to help shape how we use data to make better decisions, improve services and deliver stronger outcomes for our community.

About the role

This role goes far beyond building reports and dashboards. You will take ownership from understanding business requirements through data modelling, solution design, development, deployment and ongoing improvement, delivering data solutions that create real value for Council and the community.

You will have the opportunity to help shape and build a modern data platform using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. This is a unique chance to influence the future direction of Council's analytics capability while working with modern cloud-based technologies and best practices

This is a role for someone who enjoys the full lifecycle of data delivery: understanding requirements, shaping the solution, modelling the data, developing dashboards, deploying fit-for-purpose reporting products and continuously improving them over time.

What you'll be doing

• Design, build and improve Power BI dashboards, reports and data visualisations that support evidence-based decision-making.
• Use SQL to extract, transform, validate and analyse data from a range of business systems.
• Develop robust data models and reporting structures that are accurate, scalable and easy to use.
• Work independently with stakeholders to clarify business needs, identify the real problem to be solved, and recommend practical data solutions.
• Contribute to the development of Banyule’s data platform using Microsoft Fabric and best-practice analytics approaches.
• Translate complex data into clear insights, recommendations and stories that non-technical audiences can understand and act on.
• Support better data governance, quality, documentation and continuous improvement across Council’s reporting and analytics environment.

About you and what we are looking for

You will bring strong technical skills in Power BI, SQL, Microsoft Fabric and data modelling, together with the curiosity and communication skills needed to work well with stakeholders. You are comfortable asking thoughtful questions, challenging assumptions and looking beyond the initial reporting request to understand what the business area is really trying to achieve.

We are looking for someone who can work with a good degree of independence, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality data products that are trusted, sustainable and genuinely useful. You’ll have:

• Tertiary qualification in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics or a relevant discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing dashboards and reports using modern business intelligence platforms, including strong data modelling and SQL skills.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Fabric or similar modern data platform tools.
• Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders, understand business needs, and translate them into forward-thinking, strategic data solutions rather than reactive outputs.
• Sound understanding of data governance, data quality and data security principles as applied to reporting and analytics assets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective working relationships across diverse business areas.
• Experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, with local government experience considered an advantage.

Pre-employment requirements

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

What we offer

• A permanent full-time opportunity with a monthly RDO and generous leave entitlements
• Salary from $113,252.44 to $126,351.47 (dependent on experience) per annum plus super
• Opportunities for your growth and development, including health and well-being initiatives
• Greensborough office location, close to public transport and the town centre
• Access a range of flexible work options to support work–life balance, including hybrid working
• Generous leave entitlements, including: 26 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer), 4 weeks paid parental leave (partner), gender affirmation leave, and gendered health leave

Want to know more? For a chat about this opportunity, please call Yuli Li on 03 8673 4374 or Jasneet Oberai on03 9490 4222.

How to apply:

To apply please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in applying and how your skills and experience meet the key selection criteria in the position description. There are also three questions on the application form where we would like you to share a little about your skills and experience.

Applications close: 3 September 2026 at 11:45 PM.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility: Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected]

Our Values: At Banyule, our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative and inclusion guide how we work with each other and our community. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating positive outcomes for our people and the community we serve.

Community Vision: We in Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community. We are engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.